At Sparkways, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success. Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, play, and grow. We are here to spark change! Learn more: https://sparkways.org.au
About the role
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Diploma-qualified Educators — or those actively working towards their Diploma — to join our passionate kindergarten team!
Diploma hourly rate – $29.41
Hill Side
Bellevue Hill Preschool – Diploma Break Cover – Fri – 12pm to 2pm
Parkwood Green P – Diploma Break Cover – Mon, Wed & Thu – 12pm to 2pm (2 x 3 hours a week)
Diggers Rest Preschool
Diploma Break Cover – Mon, Wed & Fri – 11 am to 2.15 pm (3.25 X 3 hours a week)
Eynesbury Kindergarten
Diploma Break Cover – Fri – 11 am to 1 pm
Mambourin – Laa Yulta Kindergarten
Diploma Break Cover – Tue & Thu – 12 pm to 2 pm
Thornhill Park Kindergarten
Diploma Break Cover – Tue & Thu – 11 am to 2.15 pm
Diploma Break Cover – Mon & Fri – 12 pm to 2 pm
Point Cook – Middleton Drive Kindergarten
Diploma Break Cover – Thu – 11 am to 2.15 pm
Increase your hours
- You can ask about joining our relief team on your days off to increase your hours and pay
- Apply for other part time positions as they become available
Who we are looking for
- Experienced & qualified Early Childhood Educator – working with 3- and 4-year-old children, including those with additional needs.
- Skills to scaffold and document children’s learning in play-based, child-led pedagogy.
- Experience in writing observations and learning stories, and using StoryPark.
- Seeking part-time work with paid time off during term breaks.
- Able to contribute to a child-centered, friendly team and known for being positive and energetic.
- Interested in joining a community of passionate and like-minded ECEC professionals.
- Seeking career progression opportunities while working close to the local community.
What we Offer
- Being part of an inclusive team whilst still celebrating individuality.
- Innovative work environments where imagination, learning, fun and safety come together.
- Wellbeing initiatives including FREE First Aid and CPR training and flu vaccinations.
- 2 x tailored professional development days so you can reach your professional goals
- 10 weeks paid annual leave during school term breaks
How to apply
Please submit your application either via SEEK or directly on Sparkways career site. If you have any questions Email /call Kavya in the Talent team:
Kavya.ramakrishnegowda@sparkways.org.au
Child safety and inclusiveness
Sparkways and all our Centres are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse and neglect.
Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.
